At UniSC, we believe in doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and contributing to an extraordinary journey. We are committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment where your talents can flourish. If you're passionate about making a difference in education, research, and community engagement, we invite you to apply for our available opportunities.
The Opportunity
Join us in supporting the University’s dedication to excellence and informed decision-making. As an Analyst and Data Scientist, you will play a crucial role in our strategic and operational planning efforts. Applying advanced data science techniques and statistical methods, you will synthesise data from diverse sources to measure outcomes, monitor performance, and uncover growth opportunities. Collaborating closely across departments, you will develop load and income estimates, conduct insightful analyses, and provide decision-making support for university-wide initiatives. Under the guidance of the Manager, Planning and Performance Analysis, you will also oversee the University’s student load and income forecasting model, ensuring its integrity and compliance with higher education funding regulations. This role is ideal for someone passionate about leveraging data to drive strategic insights and enhance operational efficiency across our vibrant campus community.
For more information, please visit us online Insights and Analytics Unit
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About you
Our ideal candidate is someone who thrives on designing and implementing sophisticated modelling tools to help shape our future. You’re passionate about turning data into actionable insights, playing a key role in our integrated planning for enrolments, budgets, and workforce needs. Your expertise in creating accurate load and income estimates will ensure UniSC stays ahead, as you provide critical advice to both the university and the Australian Government on funding models. You’ll bring an in-depth understanding of higher education funding legislation and stay ahead of changes that impact us. You’ll be excited to dig into data, delivering strategic insights on performance, outcomes, and benchmarks, while building strong collaborative networks.
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UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
Position Description: 641 Analyst and Data Scientist L8 Sept 24.pdf
UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.
UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au
Applications for this position close midnight, Monday 28 October
Your completed application must include:
Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team
We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life
Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Brooklyn Coyle
Senior Lead, Insights and Analysis
Telephone: 07 5456 5480
Email: bcoyle@usc.edu.au
We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.
We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.
Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.
We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.
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